FAQs:
- Does the AW1 transmit a stereo signal?
- Can the AW1 (and AW2) handle streaming lossless audio file formats such as Apple Lossless?
- Do I need to install any drivers for the AW1 wireless adapter?
- AW1 has a USB connector on the Sender and another on the Receiver. Does this mean that 2 computers required?
- What wireless technology does the AW1 use? Is it RF, FM, Bluetooth, 802.11, or something else?
- The AW1 seems to be designed for a computer but can I also send audio from a stereo located in one room to powered speakers in another room?
- Can AW1 be used to send music from my Onkyo surround sound receiver to a pair of Audioengine powered speakers for rear surround speakers in a 5.1 system?
- I would like to use the AW1 to make my subwoofer wireless. Can I do this?
- I'm interested in the W1 wireless adapter and the A2 speakers to extend TV sound into another room. Can I do this?
- How do I use the AW1 to get music to different stereo systems around my house?
- Can I use the AW1 to also "daisy-chain" multiple Audioengine 5's to different rooms?
- Can I use the AW1 with a music source other than my computer?
- Can one AW1 Sender transmit music to more than one wireless Receiver?
- What is the full frequency response of the AW1 and what do the frequency numbers shown in the AW1 Setup Guide mean?
- What makes Audioengine wireless products better than other wireless systems?
- What is the latency (audio delay) of the AW1 system?
- Can I use the AW1 for my podcasting studio? I want a wireless mic to my computer's audio input?
- Why is only 1 AC power supply included with the AW1?
- Why don't the AW1 Sender and Receiver include rechargeable batteries inside?
- Does the AW1 adapter work in a car and if it does, how so?
- I am interested in streaming internet radio from my computer to my existing stereo system. Can I use your W1 product to do this?
- Will any USB power supply or charger work with the AW1?
- If I have 2 USB ports on my computer can I connect 2 AW1's?
- Can I set up wireless to my Audioengine S8 subwoofer and then another AW1 wireless Sender/Receiver pair to my A2 speakers?
- I own a Sony 7.1 STR Receiver and would like to use the AW1 Wireless Audio Adapter to send a surround sound signal to my Audioengine A2 speakers. Can I do this?
- If I plug the AW1 Sender into my computer's USB port do I also need to connect a cable from the Sender's input into my Dell laptop's headphone jack?
- I'd like to watch TV via headphones so that I don't disturb others and I have a Bose headset. Can I send wireless audio via the AW1 wireless adapter from my TV to my Bose Quiet Comfort headphones?
- Are there any applications for the Mac where I can switch between the AW1 and my internal speakers or headphones without unplugging the AW1 Sender or going to Preferences to change?
- Are the AW1 and AW2 Receivers the same? Can I pair my AW2 Sender with an AW1 Receiver?
- I want to use the AW1 to send music from my Squeezebox Radio to your A5 powered speakers. Can I use the AW1 with a music source other than my computer?
- I want to use the Audioengine W1 to transmit audio from my TV to my Bose MusicMonitor powered speakers. It seems to me that I'd need 2 USB power adapters for this application - one for the Sender and one for the Receiver. Is this true?
- Can the Audioengine W1 Sender send music to more than one AW1 Receiver?
- Will the AW1 Wireless Audio Adapter accept an amplified speaker signal from a power amp?
- Can I use the AW1 for my podcasting studio? I need a wireless mic to computer input (for recording podcast audio, etc.) ?
- Will any USB power supply or charger power the Audioengine W1?
- What is the lowest frequency that the W1 will pass? I want to make my subwoofer wireless and need to confirm they will transmit a low frequency signal, i.e. down to 20Hz.
- If I have the AW1 can I send audio to my passive rear channel surround speakers?
- I use Apple's "Remote" application on my iPhone to control iTunes on my MacBook Pro but can I also use your AW1 wireless adapter to get music from my computer wirelessly from my computer out to my stereo?
- The Audioengine W1 has 2 USB connectors, how do those work?
Does the AW1 transmit a stereo signal?
Yes, each Sender/Receiver AW1 pair transmits uncompressed stereo audio.
Yes, each Sender/Receiver AW1 pair transmits uncompressed stereo audio.
Can the AW1 (and AW2) handle streaming lossless audio file formats such as Apple Lossless?
Yes, both wireless adapters transmit any audio file format with no compression or loss.
Yes, both wireless adapters transmit any audio file format with no compression or loss.
Do I need to install any drivers for the AW1 wireless adapter?
The AW1 is natively compatible with Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Mac OSX. There are no drivers or software to install.
The AW1 is natively compatible with Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Mac OSX. There are no drivers or software to install.
AW1 has a USB connector on the Sender and another on the Receiver. Does this mean that 2 computers required?
No! You don't need a computer to send wireless stereo audio - just power for the AW1 Sender and Receiver dongles and RCA or mini-jack inputs and outputs on your music gear.
No! You don't need a computer to send wireless stereo audio - just power for the AW1 Sender and Receiver dongles and RCA or mini-jack inputs and outputs on your music gear.
What wireless technology does the AW1 use? Is it RF, FM, Bluetooth, 802.11, or something else?
The AW1 is based on a proprietary wi-fi technology that uses the same frequency bands as 802.11.
The AW1 is based on a proprietary wi-fi technology that uses the same frequency bands as 802.11.
The AW1 seems to be designed for a computer but can I also send audio from a stereo located in one room to powered speakers in another room?
Yes, each Sender/Receiver AW1 pair transmits uncompressed stereo audio.
Yes, each Sender/Receiver AW1 pair transmits uncompressed stereo audio.
Can AW1 be used to send music from my Onkyo surround sound receiver to a pair of Audioengine powered speakers for rear surround speakers in a 5.1 system?
Yes, simply connect the AW1 Sender to the rear channel preamp outputs on your surround receiver then connect the AW1 Receiver to an input on Audioengine or any other powered speakers. The AW1 has stereo (1/8") inputs and outputs that will also connect to RCA connector with the use of the included RCA Y-cable adapter.
Yes, simply connect the AW1 Sender to the rear channel preamp outputs on your surround receiver then connect the AW1 Receiver to an input on Audioengine or any other powered speakers. The AW1 has stereo (1/8") inputs and outputs that will also connect to RCA connector with the use of the included RCA Y-cable adapter.
I would like to use the AW1 to make my subwoofer wireless. Can I do this?
Sure. Connect the AW1 Sender to the subwoofer outputs on your A/V receiver and then connect the AW1 Receiver to the audio inputs on your subwoofer. There are stereo 1/8" mini-jack inputs and outputs on the AW1 that will allow you to make an RCA connection with the use of a Y-cable (which is included).
Sure. Connect the AW1 Sender to the subwoofer outputs on your A/V receiver and then connect the AW1 Receiver to the audio inputs on your subwoofer. There are stereo 1/8" mini-jack inputs and outputs on the AW1 that will allow you to make an RCA connection with the use of a Y-cable (which is included).
I'm interested in the W1 wireless adapter and the A2 speakers to extend TV sound into another room. Can I do this?
Yes, connect the AW1 Sender to the line-leve outputs or headphone jack of the TV and the Receiver. You'll need a second USB power adapter or iPod charger for this application. These power supplies are inexpensive and can be found at your local Radio Shack or electronics store.
Yes, connect the AW1 Sender to the line-leve outputs or headphone jack of the TV and the Receiver. You'll need a second USB power adapter or iPod charger for this application. These power supplies are inexpensive and can be found at your local Radio Shack or electronics store.
How do I use the AW1 to get music to different stereo systems around my house?
To do this you would use multiple sets of the AW1 to send wireless music throughout your house. We have customers that daisy-chain the AW1 (and AW2) together from the output of one audio system - your stereo or our powered speakers in the living room, for example - to another system in another part of the house such as a Bose Wave radio in the kitchen. This way you can either control audio from their computers or iPods, or even without a computer from any other audio gear depending on how you connect the AW1 Senders and Receivers.
To do this you would use multiple sets of the AW1 to send wireless music throughout your house. We have customers that daisy-chain the AW1 (and AW2) together from the output of one audio system - your stereo or our powered speakers in the living room, for example - to another system in another part of the house such as a Bose Wave radio in the kitchen. This way you can either control audio from their computers or iPods, or even without a computer from any other audio gear depending on how you connect the AW1 Senders and Receivers.
Can I use the AW1 to also "daisy-chain" multiple Audioengine 5's to different rooms?
Yes! Connect the first AW1 Sender to your music source (iPod, computer, etc.). Then connect the AW1 Receiver into the A5 audio input and AC power. Connect the second AW1 Sender into the "line out" from the rear of the A5. Finally, plug the second AW1 Receiver into the second set of A5's. This sequence can be continued for up to 8 "daisy-chained" A5 systems and is a low-cost way to get high-quality music throughout your house.
Yes! Connect the first AW1 Sender to your music source (iPod, computer, etc.). Then connect the AW1 Receiver into the A5 audio input and AC power. Connect the second AW1 Sender into the "line out" from the rear of the A5. Finally, plug the second AW1 Receiver into the second set of A5's. This sequence can be continued for up to 8 "daisy-chained" A5 systems and is a low-cost way to get high-quality music throughout your house.
Can I use the AW1 with a music source other than my computer?
Sure! The AW1 wireless adapter is an incredibly compact and versatile wireless system that was designed for any audio product with RCA or mini-jack inputs or outputs.
Sure! The AW1 wireless adapter is an incredibly compact and versatile wireless system that was designed for any audio product with RCA or mini-jack inputs or outputs.
Can one AW1 Sender transmit music to more than one wireless Receiver?
The AW1 doesn't broadcast simultaneously to multiple Receivers but you can "Hop" from one Receiver to another. Check out the AW1 Setup Guide for "Pairing" and "Hopping" functions.
The AW1 doesn't broadcast simultaneously to multiple Receivers but you can "Hop" from one Receiver to another. Check out the AW1 Setup Guide for "Pairing" and "Hopping" functions.
What is the full frequency response of the AW1 and what do the frequency numbers shown in the AW1 Setup Guide mean?
The full frequency response is 15Hz to 22KHz, +/- 1.5db. The numbers shown in the AW1 Setup Guide are measurement points and not related to the overall bandwidth of the system. There's not need to show a spec for frequency range as the system transmits uncompressed PCM stereo audio (CD-quality) over using a protocol specifically designed for audio.
The full frequency response is 15Hz to 22KHz, +/- 1.5db. The numbers shown in the AW1 Setup Guide are measurement points and not related to the overall bandwidth of the system. There's not need to show a spec for frequency range as the system transmits uncompressed PCM stereo audio (CD-quality) over using a protocol specifically designed for audio.
What makes Audioengine wireless products better than other wireless systems?
The features that we feel make our system better than most wireless products currently on the market are the overall ease of setup, fixed low latency, audio quality, lack of dropouts, and high interference tolerance - all the good stuff that's important for a wireless product to be of any real use.
The features that we feel make our system better than most wireless products currently on the market are the overall ease of setup, fixed low latency, audio quality, lack of dropouts, and high interference tolerance - all the good stuff that's important for a wireless product to be of any real use.
What is the latency (audio delay) of the AW1 system?
The AW1 latency is under 20ms so it's perfect for using with video - home theater surround or basic 2-channel audio.
The AW1 latency is under 20ms so it's perfect for using with video - home theater surround or basic 2-channel audio.
Can I use the AW1 for my podcasting studio? I want a wireless mic to my computer's audio input?
Sure, this is a great application for the AW1. You can use the AW1 to replace any RCA or mini-jack cable, with or without a computer!
Sure, this is a great application for the AW1. You can use the AW1 to replace any RCA or mini-jack cable, with or without a computer!
Why is only 1 AC power supply included with the AW1?
We agonized whether or not to include 2 chargers in the box but figured that most people these days either have an iPod charger or an extra USB phone charger. These power supplies are inexpensive and can be found at your local Radio Shack or electronics store.
We agonized whether or not to include 2 chargers in the box but figured that most people these days either have an iPod charger or an extra USB phone charger. These power supplies are inexpensive and can be found at your local Radio Shack or electronics store.
Why don't the AW1 Sender and Receiver include rechargeable batteries inside?
We considered adding batteries but decided not to as this was primarily designed as a wireless connection from your stereo receiver to a subwoofer or from a laptop to your stereo or powered speakers. There are, however, 3rd-party battery packs available and a quick Google search will turn up some inexpensive options that work great!
We considered adding batteries but decided not to as this was primarily designed as a wireless connection from your stereo receiver to a subwoofer or from a laptop to your stereo or powered speakers. There are, however, 3rd-party battery packs available and a quick Google search will turn up some inexpensive options that work great!
Does the AW1 adapter work in a car and if it does, how so?
If you car has an auxiliary input on your car's stereo system (either 1/8" or RCA), then simply connect the AW1 Receiver to a USB car power adapter and the audio output from the AW1 Receiver to the audio input on your stereo system.
If you car has an auxiliary input on your car's stereo system (either 1/8" or RCA), then simply connect the AW1 Receiver to a USB car power adapter and the audio output from the AW1 Receiver to the audio input on your stereo system.
I am interested in streaming internet radio from my computer to my existing stereo system. Can I use your W1 product to do this?
Yes, you can use the AW1 as a wireless USB audio transmitter and steam internet radio or any audio to your stereo. You can also use AW1 to send music from any music source (iPod, stereo, CD player, etc.) to another music system.
Yes, you can use the AW1 as a wireless USB audio transmitter and steam internet radio or any audio to your stereo. You can also use AW1 to send music from any music source (iPod, stereo, CD player, etc.) to another music system.
Will any USB power supply or charger work with the AW1?
Yes, any USB power supply adapter or iPod charger will work to power the AW1 Sender or Receiver.
Yes, any USB power supply adapter or iPod charger will work to power the AW1 Sender or Receiver.
If I have 2 USB ports on my computer can I connect 2 AW1's?
Two AW1's can be used on one computer if you have two free USB ports. You would need to change the selection in your computer's audio preferences to switch between each Sender.
Two AW1's can be used on one computer if you have two free USB ports. You would need to change the selection in your computer's audio preferences to switch between each Sender.
Can I set up wireless to my Audioengine S8 subwoofer and then another AW1 wireless Sender/Receiver pair to my A2 speakers?
Yes, you can use multiple AW1 sets (up to 8) to send stereo audio to different locations.
Yes, you can use multiple AW1 sets (up to 8) to send stereo audio to different locations.
I own a Sony 7.1 STR Receiver and would like to use the AW1 Wireless Audio Adapter to send a surround sound signal to my Audioengine A2 speakers. Can I do this?
Sure, as long as your amplifier, preamp, or receiver has RCA preamp outputs you can connect the W1 to send wireless music over to your A2 powered speakers. Very cool!
Sure, as long as your amplifier, preamp, or receiver has RCA preamp outputs you can connect the W1 to send wireless music over to your A2 powered speakers. Very cool!
If I plug the AW1 Sender into my computer's USB port do I also need to connect a cable from the Sender's input into my Dell laptop's headphone jack?
No, the AW1 Sender will transmit USB audio directly to the Receiver so there's no need to connect to the headphone output on your computer.
No, the AW1 Sender will transmit USB audio directly to the Receiver so there's no need to connect to the headphone output on your computer.
I'd like to watch TV via headphones so that I don't disturb others and I have a Bose headset. Can I send wireless audio via the AW1 wireless adapter from my TV to my Bose Quiet Comfort headphones?
Yes, the output of the AW1 works great with headphones and you can control the volume with the TV remote.
Yes, the output of the AW1 works great with headphones and you can control the volume with the TV remote.
Are there any applications for the Mac where I can switch between the AW1 and my internal speakers or headphones without unplugging the AW1 Sender or going to Preferences to change?
There's a free application from Spike Software called Audio Switcher. After you launch the program an icon shows up in the top menu bar that allows you to switch between AW1 and your built in computer speakers. Works great!
There's a free application from Spike Software called Audio Switcher. After you launch the program an icon shows up in the top menu bar that allows you to switch between AW1 and your built in computer speakers. Works great!
Are the AW1 and AW2 Receivers the same? Can I pair my AW2 Sender with an AW1 Receiver?
Yes, both products use the same wireless Receiver and can be paired together.
Yes, both products use the same wireless Receiver and can be paired together.
I want to use the AW1 to send music from my Squeezebox Radio to your A5 powered speakers. Can I use the AW1 with a music source other than my computer?
Absolutely! Many of our customers use the AW1 with their MP3 players, stereo receivers, CD players, powered speakers, satellite radios, etc. The AW1 Sender and Receiver units connect to any gear that has an audio input and output (or headphone jack).
Absolutely! Many of our customers use the AW1 with their MP3 players, stereo receivers, CD players, powered speakers, satellite radios, etc. The AW1 Sender and Receiver units connect to any gear that has an audio input and output (or headphone jack).
I want to use the Audioengine W1 to transmit audio from my TV to my Bose MusicMonitor powered speakers. It seems to me that I'd need 2 USB power adapters for this application - one for the Sender and one for the Receiver. Is this true?
Simply supply power to both AW1 parts and then connect the AW1 “sender” unit to the rear channel or subwoofer output on your AVR and connect the AW1 “receiver” unit to the audio input on your powered rear speakers or subwoofer.
Simply supply power to both AW1 parts and then connect the AW1 “sender” unit to the rear channel or subwoofer output on your AVR and connect the AW1 “receiver” unit to the audio input on your powered rear speakers or subwoofer.
Can the Audioengine W1 Sender send music to more than one AW1 Receiver?
The AW1 can “hop” between a number of receivers but isn't designed to transmit to multiple receivers simultaneously. You can, however, run up to 8 AW1 sets together and can also "daisy-chain" multiple sets together to get your music all around your house.
The AW1 can “hop” between a number of receivers but isn't designed to transmit to multiple receivers simultaneously. You can, however, run up to 8 AW1 sets together and can also "daisy-chain" multiple sets together to get your music all around your house.
Will the AW1 Wireless Audio Adapter accept an amplified speaker signal from a power amp?
The AW1 replaces any "line-level" RCA or mini-jack audio cable but is not designed to connect directly to powered speaker outputs.
The AW1 replaces any "line-level" RCA or mini-jack audio cable but is not designed to connect directly to powered speaker outputs.
Can I use the AW1 for my podcasting studio? I need a wireless mic to computer input (for recording podcast audio, etc.) ?
Yes, you can use the AW1 to replace any RCA or mini-jack cable with or without a computer!
Yes, you can use the AW1 to replace any RCA or mini-jack cable with or without a computer!
Will any USB power supply or charger power the Audioengine W1?
Yes, any USB charger or power supply you may already have (iPod, phone charger, etc.) will work just fine. These power supplies/chargers can be found at your local Radio Shack or electronics store.
Yes, any USB charger or power supply you may already have (iPod, phone charger, etc.) will work just fine. These power supplies/chargers can be found at your local Radio Shack or electronics store.
What is the lowest frequency that the W1 will pass? I want to make my subwoofer wireless and need to confirm they will transmit a low frequency signal, i.e. down to 20Hz.
The AW1 will easily handle low frequencies and is designed to transfer all music without any compression of loss.
The AW1 will easily handle low frequencies and is designed to transfer all music without any compression of loss.
If I have the AW1 can I send audio to my passive rear channel surround speakers?
Sure, as long as you have a power amplifier to power your passive speakers, the AW1 will work.
Sure, as long as you have a power amplifier to power your passive speakers, the AW1 will work.
I use Apple's "Remote" application on my iPhone to control iTunes on my MacBook Pro but can I also use your AW1 wireless adapter to get music from my computer wirelessly from my computer out to my stereo?
Yes, you can control iTunes with your iPhone and then send music from your Mac or PC out to your stereo system with the AW1. Think of the AW1 as an inexpensive way to get really high-quality wireless audio anywhere around the house. And no need to buy new gear as you can connect the AW1 to all of your existing audio components.
Yes, you can control iTunes with your iPhone and then send music from your Mac or PC out to your stereo system with the AW1. Think of the AW1 as an inexpensive way to get really high-quality wireless audio anywhere around the house. And no need to buy new gear as you can connect the AW1 to all of your existing audio components.
The Audioengine W1 has 2 USB connectors, how do those work?
The USB connector on the Sender transmits USB audio from your computer OR you can plug any input into the audio connector on the other end (an iPod, stereo, etc.). The Receiver part is powered by a USB power supply or charger and sends out analog audio. Just keep in mind the AW1 will work anywhere you want to replace an RCA cable or 1/8" mini-jack cable with wireless!
I plan to use 3 pairs of the AW1 in my 5.1 home theater system for both rear channels and a subwoofer. I have separate power amplifiers for each speaker with RCA inputs and my surround receiver has RCA preamp out jacks for each power amplifier. I purchase 3 AW1 Sender/Receiver pairs will they "out of the box" be useing different frequencies in each set to avoid interference with each other?
Yes, up to 8 AW1 Sender/Receiver pairs will all play well together as long as you keep a minimum of 4-6" space between each.
Back to topThe USB connector on the Sender transmits USB audio from your computer OR you can plug any input into the audio connector on the other end (an iPod, stereo, etc.). The Receiver part is powered by a USB power supply or charger and sends out analog audio. Just keep in mind the AW1 will work anywhere you want to replace an RCA cable or 1/8" mini-jack cable with wireless!
I plan to use 3 pairs of the AW1 in my 5.1 home theater system for both rear channels and a subwoofer. I have separate power amplifiers for each speaker with RCA inputs and my surround receiver has RCA preamp out jacks for each power amplifier. I purchase 3 AW1 Sender/Receiver pairs will they "out of the box" be useing different frequencies in each set to avoid interference with each other?
Yes, up to 8 AW1 Sender/Receiver pairs will all play well together as long as you keep a minimum of 4-6" space between each.
